Bow and Arrow

Bow and Arrow

In previous Assassin's Creed games you could buy the Crossbow weapon from blacksmith shops, and it served as a great stealth-kill weapon when used from the rooftops. The Bow and Arrow replaces the Crossbow in Assassin's Creed III, and still fits its niche as a long ranged weapon created to be used normally in stealth situations, and not in direct combat. Unlike the Crossbow, the Bow does not fire instantly, and must be drawn back before the arrow is loosed. This short time frame may allow some enemies to detect you. Yet this time it is not only Connor's primary long ranged weapon for killing stealthily, but is also a main hunting weapon since it does not damage the prey. This results in more rewarding spoils when the animal is skinned.

The Bow and Arrow is a much more useful weapon for ranged Assassinations than the pistol because not only is it a much quieter weapon, it also has a faster reload time making it much more efficient.

The Bow consumes Arrows when fired, which can be purchased from general stores, and peddlers, or crafted at the Ledger. Connor automatically has this weapon when you start playing as the older version of him.

Usage Tip

If the bow is pulled back and held it can kill up to three enemies in a line, and bring down female elk with one shot when held for longer than just a tap.